Kia sportage review

Facelifts and new-gen models headline the seventh month of 2018. Missed out on a review this month? Keen to catch up on all the exciting CarAdvice review content from July?We're here for you. Here are five reviews this month that either drew a lot of attention or are simply, in our view, standout stories.2018 Aston Martin DB11 Volante reviewWhat better way to review an Aston Martin than with the top down the whole time? The stunning DB11 is hunting all other GTs and doing it with style and panache – Trent NikolicThe Aston Martin DB11 can now be had with open-top thrills, and it's still just as beautiful.Read the full review here2018 Hyundai Santa Fe reviewThe design is a huge departure from the previous Santa Fe, but maybe a big refresh is what it needed all along – Paul MaricHyundai is moving upmarket with its new Santa Fe SUV, which now has more tech, more space, and a dearer ticket price on most variants.Read Paul's local launch review here2019 … [Read more...] about Review Wrap: The best of July, 2018

New mild-hybrid and diesel drivetrains for important global model The updated Kia Sportage has been unveiled with a lightly updated exterior design, and a bevy of new drivetrains.As we saw in a recent set of spy photos, the revised Sportage has new front and rear bumpers. Up front, the Sportage has a more aggressive design, new headlamp internals, a splash of chrome, and a sportier-looking "tiger nose" grille.Out the back, the tail-light graphics have been revamped, a full-width strip of chrome added to the rear bumper, and larger red reflector units positioned underneath the indicator and reversing lights.There are also new designs for the 16-, 17-, and 19-inch alloy wheels, as well as five new paint colours, and metallic skid plates. Inside the cabin the Sportage has been fitted with a new steering wheel and an updated instrument cluster, and there are new trim and colour choices.Under the subtly revised exterior, the Sportage has been fitted with a bunch of new drivetrains, in … [Read more...] about 2019 Kia Sportage facelift unveiled

New front and rear treatment seen for the first time The Kia Sportage facelift has been spied doing a spot of spring testing on the Nurburgring.Unlike earlier prototypes, this latest vehicle is running around with zero camouflage. The only bits of tape we can see serve to hold testing equipment in place.Up front, the headlight internals have been reorganised, while the signature "tiger nose" grille is shorter and has been given a more aggressive edge. The front bumper has been given a sportier look, as well as a splash of chrome.At the rear, the LED tail-light graphics have been revamped. The rear bumper has been heavily modified, and now features a deeper diffuser-style element and a chrome strip across its width.The red reflector units have also enlarged and moved underneath the indicators and reversing lights.In Europe the updated Sportage will be the first model to use Kia's new mild-hybrid diesel drivetrain, which includes a 10kW starter generator, and a 48V electrical system. … [Read more...] about 2019 Kia Sportage facelift spied undisguised

A mild-hybrid diesel variant of the Kia Sportage SUV will go on sale before the end of 2018. The powertrain, dubbed EcoDynamics, will reduce CO2 emissions of the Sportage by aiding acceleration with electric power from its additional 48-volt battery, and using a mild-hybrid starter-generator (MHSG) unit to extend the time that the diesel engine is not under load. According to its creators, the mild-hybrid technology offers advantages over full hybrid units, particularly in the performance generated for the cost. The system cuts CO2 emissions of the diesel engines, Kia quoting savings of 4% on the new Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP), and up to 7% via the current New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). The mild hybrid system is compact and can be easily incorporated into existing vehicles. On most vehicles, the battery will be located under the boot floor minimising any space penalty. The battery will link into the vehicle’s power system allowing a significant … [Read more...] about Kia Sportage diesel hybrid to launch this year

2019 KIA Sportage Release Date, Changes – The following compact 2019 Kia Sportage SUV will come with the brand new style and excessive-tech protection equipment. the brand new version will acquire 3 variations: Sportage LX, Sportage EX, and Sportage SX faster. you’ll additionally receive a sequence of updates to maintain it with different subcompact SUVs inside the market. 2019 KIA Sportage Changes There is a high probability that the new Sportage has a completely redesigned grille. When it comes to designing this compact SUV, many car enthusiasts have pointed out that they do not like the grill. Although it is a distinctive Kia design and looks good for models like Ceed or Optima, this mask simply does not leave enough room for the SUV model. In addition to that, the front bumper will also be redesigned, while the back of this Kia crossover will remain the same. With this new grid design, the new 2019 Kia Sportage will have a completely different design and this will be … [Read more...] about 2019 KIA Sportage Release Date, Changes

SUVs, both compact and large, are the next big trend in India. Even new international players are betting hard on big vehicles to establish themselves in the ever competitive Indian car market. Kia Motors too will start its innings with the SP Concept SUV that should hit Indian roads by next year. While we saw a line-up of cars at the Auto Expo earlier this year, the Sportage was one of the more interesting ones and it has the potential to create waves in the segment it could play in. While Kia has not officially revealed their future plans for India post the SP Concept, I personally believe the Sportage will be on their filtered list and should be brought in quickly to lock horns with SUVs like the Jeep Compass and the Hyundai Tucson. Also, the one you see here is not an Indian spec version but still gave me an overall outlook into the way cars from this Korean giant feel. I spent a good 8 hours with the Sportage around NCR and was quite impressed with the way it kept turning heads … [Read more...] about Kia Sportage Diesel SUV : Exclusive first drive review

Just weeks after the Kia Sportage facelift was spotted in South Korea, our spy photographers have managed to catch yet another prototype unit making rounds outside the Nurburgring. The fourth-generation SUV is set to get the usual nip and tuck changes, most of which are aesthetic in nature. As per previous sightings, the test mule remains heavily masked, but items such as the new headlights and tail lights remain visibly distinguishable. The former will get an all-new design, featuring Porsche-like four-point LED DRLs surrounding the main LED projector headlight – a new design motif shared with the new Forte and Ceed. Over at the back, the new tail lights appear to look much sleeker than the outgoing items, featuring LED surrounds and dotted strips in the middle. Think Porsche Macan, and you won’t be far off. Elsewhere, expect the Sportage to gain new front and rear bumpers, several new wheel options and a mildly tweaked interior. Again, no cabin shots have come our way … [Read more...] about SPIED: Kia Sportage facelift seen near the Nurburgring

Edmunds.com's review says 'Passenger space and comfort are outstanding for this size class. Even with a 6-footer in the driver seat, another 6-footer can sit immediately astern without issue, and he or she will enjoy ample thigh support.'. Great Gas Mileage: 25 MPG Hwy. AFFORDABILITY This Sportage is priced $900 below NADA Retail. Approx. Original Base Sticker Price: $24,700*. WHY BUY FROM US Legends Honda, a full-service Honda dealership, offers new, used and certified pre-owned cars. We're part of Baxter Auto, a Midwest dealer group serving Kansas City, KS, Omaha, NE and Lincoln, NE At Legends Honda, we're driven to be the best Honda dealer in Kansas City. We're conveniently located at 10050 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66109, just off I-435. Shop our inventory online and request an e-price. Pricing analysis performed on 3/13/2018. Horsepower calculations based on trim engine configuration. Fuel economy calculations based on original manufacturer data for trim engine … [Read more...] about 2017 Kia Sportage

Some may love it while others might hate it, though on whichever side of the aesthetics fence one may sit, the looks of the Kia Sportage surely offer some talking points. Here in 2.0 CRDi diesel guise with the same GT Line trim as the petrol variant that came before it, Kia’s C-segment crossover goes up against the likes of the Mazda CX-5 and Honda CR-V. At RM155,356 on the road without insurance, the diesel Sportage is slightly cheaper than its rivals from Mazda (RM175,179 for the 2.2D AWD GLS) and Honda (RM167,700 for the 1.5L Turbo Premium 2WD), though it also does without the active driver assistance the other two have, i-Activsense and Honda Sensing respectively. As our man Matthew Tong discovers in the video, the diesel powerplant which offers 185 PS and 400 Nm of torque is smooth, effortless, and ultimately the choice of Sportage powertrain to go for, especially in contrast with the petrol version’s outputs of 155 PS and 192 Nm of torque. Kia’s claimed combined … [Read more...] about FIRST DRIVE: Kia Sportage 2.0L GT CRDi video review

Kia has revealed an all-new SUV concept at the Indian Auto Expo with plans of putting it into production next year.The SP Concept, which will represent the brand's first entry into India, features a new design language that will influence future models destined for its global markets, including Europe.The SUV has a strong shoulder line with a tapered glassline towards the rear, with a wide front grille that's less pinched than those fitted to Kia’s other models. The car's headlights feature a new slatted design. A Kia spokesman told Autocar that there are no plans to offer the SUV elsewhere, but they suggested that, along with the new look, its technical features could offer hints for forthcoming models.Kia has refrained from revealing what will power the new model, but it has claimed that the car will feature “advanced technology”, suggesting electrified variants may be offered alongside conventional combustion engine versions.Kia … [Read more...] about Kia SP Concept heads to India with new design direction